Hakki Serdar Unal

MSc. Dt. Hakkı Serdar Ünal

Dentist with MSc in Oral Implantology | Full-Mouth Implant Rehabilitation | Implant-Supported Restorations

Co-Founder of Soho Dental Clinic – All-on-X & Dental Implant Center, Istanbul, Turkey

MSc. Dt. Hakkı Serdar Ünal is a dentist with a Master of Science in Oral Implantology and Co-Founder of Soho Dental Clinic – All-on-X & Dental Implant Center in Nişantaşı, Istanbul. His clinical practice focuses on oral implantology, dental implant surgery, full-mouth implant rehabilitation, All-on-X treatment concepts, implant-supported fixed teeth, zirconia restorations, ceramic implants and complex restorative planning for international dental patients.

With more than 15 years of clinical experience, MSc. Dt. Ünal has worked extensively with patients requiring dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, implant-supported prosthetic restorations, revision of previous dental treatments and long-term fixed restorative solutions. His clinical experience includes more than 10,000 dental implants placed and over 500 full-arch rehabilitation patients treated, based on internal clinical records, implant system usage data and patient treatment records.

He co-founded Soho Dental Clinic – All-on-X & Dental Implant Center in 2021 with Dr. Dt. Onur Utku Yüksel and Dt. Ufuk Ağdaşan to create a doctor-led, ethical and patient-centered dental clinic focused on advanced implantology, full-mouth rehabilitation and responsible international patient care in Istanbul.

Professional Profile

MSc. Dt. Hakkı Serdar Ünal graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry in 2012. He began his professional career at Dentestetik Dental Clinic, continuing a family tradition in dentistry under the mentorship of his father.

Between 2012 and 2020, he worked at Dentestetik Dental Clinic in Osmaniye. From 2013 onward, he also continued his clinical work at Dentestetik Dental Clinic in Istanbul. During this period, his practice became increasingly focused on oral implantology, implant-supported restorations, zirconia restorations, full-mouth rehabilitation and long-term prosthetic planning.

Between 2016 and 2017, he completed a Master of Science program in Oral Implantology at the University of Rome / Istituto Stomatologico Toscano in Italy. This postgraduate education strengthened his clinical focus on implant surgery, implant treatment planning, implant-supported rehabilitation and comprehensive restorative solutions.

Since 2013, MSc. Dt. Ünal has worked with international dental patients travelling to Turkey for implant treatment and full-mouth rehabilitation. Many of these patients present with missing teeth, old crowns, failed or problematic previous dental treatments, reduced chewing function, aesthetic concerns or a need for fixed implant-supported teeth.

His clinical philosophy is based on ethical treatment planning, patient safety and preserving natural teeth whenever possible. He believes that treatment should only be recommended when there is a real clinical need, and that healthy natural teeth should not be reduced or restored simply because a cosmetic treatment is popular.

Professional Experience

Soho Dental Clinic – All-on-X & Dental Implant Center

Co-Founder | Implant Dentistry Clinician | Full-Mouth Implant Rehabilitation
Nişantaşı, Istanbul, Turkey | 2021 – Present

MSc. Dt. Hakkı Serdar Ünal is Co-Founder and Implant Dentistry Clinician at Soho Dental Clinic – All-on-X & Dental Implant Center, a doctor-led dental clinic in Istanbul focused on advanced implantology, All-on-X treatment concepts, full-mouth implant rehabilitation, implant-supported prosthetics, zirconia restorations, ceramic implants and international patient care.

At Soho Dental Clinic, he is actively involved in the diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management of implant and full-mouth rehabilitation cases. His role includes implant surgery, implant-supported prosthetic planning, final restorations, aesthetic rehabilitation, occlusion planning and long-term follow-up.

His main clinical responsibilities include:

• Planning and performing dental implant surgeries
• Managing full-mouth implant rehabilitation cases
• Treating All-on-X, All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant cases
• Planning implant-supported fixed teeth for edentulous and terminal dentition patients
• Managing implant-supported prosthetic restorations
• Planning zirconia restorations and implant-supported zirconia prosthetics
• Evaluating ceramic implant systems when clinically appropriate
• Assessing patients with missing teeth, old crowns, functional problems or failed previous dental treatments
• Coordinating implant surgery, prosthetic design, digital planning and aesthetic treatment goals
• Using digital workflows such as CBCT planning, intraoral scanning, digital smile design, 3Shape, Exocad and CAD/CAM restorative planning
• Explaining treatment options, risks, timelines, alternatives and realistic outcomes to international patients
• Supporting Soho Dental Clinic’s ethical, boutique and patient-centered dental tourism model

Dentestetik Dental Clinic

Dentist | Implant Dentistry and Implant-Supported Rehabilitation
Osmaniye, Turkey | 2012 – 2020
Istanbul, Turkey | 2013 – Present

MSc. Dt. Ünal began his professional career at Dentestetik Dental Clinic, where he developed his early clinical experience in general dentistry, restorative dentistry, implant dentistry and prosthetic treatment planning.

During his years at Dentestetik, his clinical work became increasingly focused on oral implantology, dental implant surgery, implant-supported fixed restorations, full-mouth rehabilitation, zirconia restorations and long-term maintenance planning after implant treatment.

This period played an important role in the development of his surgical experience, restorative perspective, patient communication style and long-term treatment planning approach.

Education

University of Rome / Istituto Stomatologico Toscano

Master of Science in Oral Implantology
Italy | 2016 – 2017

Postgraduate Master of Science education focused on oral implantology, dental implant treatment planning, implant surgery and implant-supported rehabilitation.

Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry

Dental Degree
Diyarbakır, Turkey | 2007 – 2012

Completed dental education and graduated in 2012.

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Dental Association — TDB
• Turkish Society of Osseointegration — OSSEDER
• International Team for Implantology — ITI
• Turkish Academy of Esthetic Dentistry — EDAD

Language

• Turkish: Native
• English: B2

Main Clinical Interests

MSc. Dt. Hakkı Serdar Ünal’s main clinical interests are centered on oral implantology, implant surgery, full-mouth implant rehabilitation and implant-supported prosthetic treatment.

His clinical interests include:

• Oral implantology
• Dental implant surgery
• Full-mouth implant rehabilitation
• Full-arch implant rehabilitation
• All-on-X treatment concepts
• All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant protocols
• Implant-supported fixed teeth
• Implant-supported prosthetics
• Zirconia implant-supported restorations
• Ceramic implants
• Full-mouth zirconia restorations
• Treatment planning for edentulous patients
• Treatment planning for terminal dentition patients
• Revision of previous dental treatments
• Failed implant treatment evaluation
• Functional bite and occlusion planning
• Digital implant planning
• CBCT-guided treatment planning
• Intraoral scanning
• Digital smile design
• 3Shape, Exocad and CAD/CAM restorative workflows
• International dental patient care
• Dental implant treatment for patients travelling to Istanbul, Turkey

Clinical Philosophy

MSc. Dt. Ünal’s clinical philosophy is based on a clear principle: every patient and every case is unique. Treatment planning should begin with understanding the real clinical problem, protecting the patient’s existing oral health and preserving natural teeth whenever possible.

His approach can be described as problem-solving in dentistry. The first responsibility of the clinician is to identify what truly needs to be treated. When there is no real clinical need, no treatment should be proposed. When treatment is necessary, the goal is to create the most appropriate solution for the patient’s biology, function, expectations and long-term prognosis.

For this reason, MSc. Dt. Ünal does not support unnecessary treatment planning. He is especially cautious about reducing healthy natural teeth for crowns or veneers only because a cosmetic trend is popular. His priority is to protect the patient’s health, restore function and create stable, maintainable and long-lasting results.

In full-mouth implant rehabilitation, he evaluates implant positioning, bone structure, prosthetic design, zirconia restorations, bite relationship, chewing function, speech, facial support and long-term maintenance together. Digital planning helps visualize the expected final result from the beginning and allows patients to better understand the treatment journey.

For international patients travelling to Istanbul, his approach is based on ethical planning, clear communication, realistic expectations and trust. Patients should understand why a treatment is recommended, what the alternatives are, what should not be done, and what is required for long-term success.

Soho Dental Clinic Philosophy

Soho Dental Clinic – All-on-X & Dental Implant Center was founded in 2021 to provide a more responsible, doctor-led and patient-centered approach to dental tourism in Turkey.

The clinic was created by three clinicians who wanted to offer advanced dental treatment without unnecessary procedures or aggressive commercial pressure. The goal is to recommend the treatment that is truly right for the patient, not the treatment that is easiest to sell.

At Soho Dental Clinic, surgical, periodontal, prosthetic, restorative, digital and aesthetic factors are evaluated together. This multidisciplinary approach is especially important in full-mouth implant rehabilitation, All-on-X treatment, implant-supported zirconia restorations, ceramic implant cases and revision treatment for patients with previous unsuccessful dental work.

The clinic’s philosophy is based on:

• Ethical treatment planning
• Protecting natural teeth whenever possible
• Avoiding unnecessary procedures
• Doctor-led decision making
• Clear and honest patient communication
• Long-term function and comfort
• Stable implant-supported rehabilitation
• A boutique dental tourism experience in Istanbul

For international patients, this means a clearer, safer and more personal treatment journey.

Why International Patients Choose MSc. Dt. Hakkı Serdar Ünal

International patients seeking dental implants in Istanbul often need more than a standard dental procedure. Many patients come with missing teeth, old crowns, failed treatments, poor chewing function, aesthetic concerns or previous dental work that no longer feels reliable.

MSc. Dt. Ünal’s experience in more than 10,000 dental implants placed and over 500 full-arch rehabilitation patients treated is particularly relevant for patients who need complex implant planning, full-mouth rehabilitation, All-on-X treatment concepts or revision of previous dental treatments.

His clinical profile is especially relevant for patients who need:

• Full-mouth dental implant rehabilitation
• All-on-X or full-arch implant treatment
• Dental implant surgery and implant-supported fixed teeth
• Implant-supported zirconia restorations
• Ceramic implant treatment when clinically appropriate
• Revision of failed or problematic dental treatments
• Treatment planning after missing teeth or old restorations
• Full-mouth functional and aesthetic rehabilitation
• A doctor-led implant clinic in Istanbul
• Ethical and realistic treatment planning
• Long-term chewing function, comfort and stability

His approach is based on protecting health first, understanding the patient’s real needs and creating treatment plans that are clinically appropriate, functional, aesthetic and maintainable.

For MSc. Dt. Ünal, dentistry is not about performing more procedures. It is about solving the right problem with the right treatment.

Clinic

Soho Dental Clinic – All-on-X & Dental Implant Center
Nişantaşı, Istanbul, Turkey

Soho Dental Clinic is a doctor-led dental clinic focused on advanced implantology, All-on-X treatment concepts, full-mouth implant rehabilitation, implant-supported restorations, aesthetic dentistry and international patient care.